Hotel Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels
This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in architecture, monuments and theatre – Check location 16 Sumner Place, Kensington and Chelsea, London, SW7 3EG, United Kingdom – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in architecture, monuments and theatre – Check location Excellent location - show map – Metro access
Excellent location — rated 9.6/10! (score from 472 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
*9.2* Victoria & Albert Museum: only 6 minutes away! (450 yards on foot)
South Kensington Underground Station: only 3 minutes away! (200 yards on foot)
*8.8* Natural History Museum: only 4 minutes away! (350 yards on foot)
Decor, friendly staff, accessibility to travel links
United KingdomThe property is located in the quiet heart of SK. You feel like at home immediately once you get in. Rooms are delicious and feature different patterns each one so that your room will be always memorable. Last mention goes to the number sixteen’s staff that was extremely nice and helpful in whatever you need during your stay.
ItalyGreat location. Great staff. Very comfy bed and room. Highly recommended. Excellent breakfast in bed - try it.
United KingdomVery welcoming & beautiful surroundings.A real treat.
United KingdomLovely welcoming home from home. Would definitely come back!
ItalySumptuous furnishings and wonderful location. Each room is unique
AustraliaThe bedroom was lovely and spacious and interior decoration excellent. The breakfast and breakfast room was lovely. Staff were all very friendly and excellent
United Kingdomi like the most the interial design, the cleaning, the garden... all of all.
KuwaitBeautiful property, gorgeous designs, great breakfast. Friendly staff! Love the RikRak amenities.
NetherlandsEverything. An interior design inspiration. It felt like ‘home from home’ not a hotel. Loved every minute. Going to redecorate!... again!
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Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels 5-star hotel
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Stay in the heart of London – This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in architecture, monuments and theatre – Check location Excellent location - show map
One of our bestsellers in London! Featuring ultra-chic interiors and a private garden, Number Sixteen offers glamorous accommodation in cosmopolitan South Kensington. The Victorian property provides 24-hour room service, minibars and iPod docking stations in the rooms.
Each individually styled room reflects the contemporary design of the hotel, with luxurious fabrics and furnishings and hints of bold colour. All rooms at Number Sixteen are air-conditioned and feature flat-screen satellite TV. Some rooms have French windows leading to a small balcony.
Afternoon tea is served all day at the hotel, and can be taken in the garden, conservatory, drawing room or library. Guests have a number of public rooms within the hotel in which to relax after a day outside in bustling London.
South Kensington Underground Station is a 3-minute walk away, and is surrounded by bars, shops and restaurants. Located on the Picadilly, Circle and District lines, the hotel has easy Underground links to many parts of the city.
Kensington and Chelsea is a great choice for travellers interested in architecture, monuments and theatre.
This is our guests' favourite part of London, according to independent reviews.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples - they rate the facilities 9.2 for two-person stays.
Currency exchange: Need local currency? This property offers currency exchange on site.
Guests love...
“friendly staff”
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“continental breakfast”
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“excellent location”
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“boutique style”
Situated in the real heart of London, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast info
Continental
Good coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Loyal customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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Number Sixteen is situated in the heart of lively South Kensington close to the Natural History Museum, Science Museum and V&A Museum. It has its own tree-filled private garden where the Orangery is perfect for dining, relaxing or entertaining.
Hotel surroundings
– This neighbourhood is a great choice for travellers interested in architecture, monuments and theatre – Check location Excellent location - show map Guests loved walking around the neighbourhood!What's nearby *
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South Kensington Underground Station0.1 miles
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Natural History Museum0.2 miles
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Victoria & Albert Museum0.3 miles
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Victoria and Albert Museum0.3 miles
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London Science Museum0.3 miles
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Grosvenor Casino The Gloucester London0.3 miles
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Gloucester Road0.3 miles
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Imperial College London0.4 miles
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Kings Road0.5 miles
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Science Museum0.5 miles
Restaurants and markets *
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Little Waitrose Old Brompton Road Supermarket0.1 miles
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Nottinghill Market1.8 miles
Natural beauty *
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Thames River River0 miles
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The Serpentine (Hyde Park) Lake1.1 miles
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London City Airport9.7 miles
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London Heathrow Airport12 miles
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London Gatwick Airport23.2 miles
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Harrods0.7 miles
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Buckingham Palace1.6 miles
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Piccadilly Circus2.1 miles
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Houses of Parliament2.2 miles
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Big Ben2.3 miles
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Trafalgar Square2.3 miles
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London Eye2.5 miles
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Tower of London4.4 miles
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Wembley Stadium6.2 miles
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O2 Arena7.7 miles
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Cuisine: International
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, High tea
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Facilities of Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels Great facilities! Review score, 9.1
Most popular facilities
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
Services & Extras
- Tickets to attractions or shows Additional charge
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Library
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagne Additional charge
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is needed) and charges are applicable.
Transport
- Airport drop off Additional charge
- Airport pick up Additional charge
Reception services
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
- Children television networks
- Babysitting/child services Additional charge
Cleaning services
- Daily housekeeping
- Trouser press Additional charge
- Shoeshine
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business facilities
- Fax/photocopying Additional charge
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Packed lunches
- Lift
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Newspapers
- Room service
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
| 0 - 2 years |
Can use a cot
upon request
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FREE |
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Can use an extra bed
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£60 per child, per night | |
| 3+ years |
Can use an extra bed
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£60 per person, per night |
Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
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FAQs about Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels
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Check-in at Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels is from 15:00, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Library
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Room options at Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels include:
- Double
- Single
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels (subject to availability):
- Parking
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The prices at Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Guests staying at Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.1).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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From the nearest airport, you can get to Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels by:
- Car 50 minutes
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Number Sixteen, Firmdale Hotels has 1 restaurants:
- The Orangery
